If you said yes, then you are not alone.
A recent study by Fidelity International, which surveyed over 1,200 Australians, found that while the average age at which Australians would like to retire fully is 64.8 years, the average age we retire is rather at 63.4 years.
Why do retirees have 'retirement anxiety'?
There are a key number o... |
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Retiring earlier than the magic age of 65 is certainly possible.
However, given the current volatile economic climate, is this just a dream or a notion reserved for the lucky few?
What makes this discussion interesting is that in October 2022, an independent survey commissioned by finance platform money.com.au found that roughly a quarter (26%... |
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When it comes to retirement planning, more than likely you will belong in one two camps – you’ll either be looking forward to the day and years ahead or you might be dreading the thought of it.
If you are one of those who are looking forward to your retirement, then chances are you have planned for this next chapter in your life.
T... |
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I’ve written extensively about the need to be financially prepared for your retirement.
And while many clients are indeed financially prepared for retirement, they are however not emotionally prepared.
What do I mean by ‘emotionally prepared’?
Retirement is a major life change, that not everyone is prepared for.
For m... |
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Ask most people what they associate wealth with and most likely the response will be money.
Money (and wealth) is usually associated with super successful business people, celebrities and possessions (multiple homes, luxury cars flying first class).
We’ve all become (or tuned) to associate wealth with money.
Is it time that we de-couple... |
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